Burke Lakefront Airport

KBKL / BKL

Cleveland, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
10 kt
30°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKL 042053Z 03010KT M1/4SM FG VV002 01/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP230 T00110006 55008
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (583 ft)
Pressure Alt
321 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,219 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKL
06L ✈️
24R
06R ✈️
24L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
6,604 ft 150 ft ASP 58°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 06R
5,197 ft 100 ft ASP 57°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBKL

5,153 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.5%
MVFR
27.2%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
1.7%

Burke Lakefront Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 12.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 12.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
8.1%
E
3.3%
SE
10.1%
S
17.4%
SW
19.6%
W
18.5%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -17°C to 31°C
-17°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,153 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burke Lakefront Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKL
IATA Code: BKL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 583 ft MSL

Location

City: Cleveland
Country: US
Latitude: 41.517502°
Longitude: -81.683296°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 6,604 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 5,197 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Burke Lakefront Airport

Overview

Burke Lakefront Airport serves Cleveland, Ohio, situated directly on Lake Erie's shoreline. As a medium airport with two paved runways, it provides critical general aviation and transportation infrastructure for the northeastern Ohio region. Its urban lakefront location makes it a strategically important airport for the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Burke Lakefront demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 66.6% of the time. Pilots should anticipate Marginal VFR conditions 25.5% of the time, with potential for instrument meteorological conditions during winter and early spring. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 31°C, creating diverse flying challenges throughout the year.

Notable Features

Located at 583 feet mean sea level, Burke Lakefront Airport features two parallel asphalt runways oriented 06/24. The prevailing southwest winds at an average of 13 knots contribute to consistent wind conditions. Lake Erie's proximity potentially introduces lake-effect weather phenomena and rapid visibility changes that pilots must monitor carefully.

Approach Considerations

Both runways (06L/24R at 6,604 feet and 06R/24L at 5,197 feet) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment with an average crosswind of 7.5 knots. September through November offer statistically the most reliable VFR flying conditions. Pilots should prepare for potential rapid weather transitions, particularly during seasonal transition months.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.